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The Power of Displaying Family Photos in Your Home

The Power of Love Through the Lens: Why Family Photography Matters With nearly three decades of experience as a photographer, capturing love through images has always been deeply meaningful to me. However, it took on an...

Top 5 Moments in Your Young Child’s Life to Photograph

You know, this was a really hard one for me. How do you narrow down the top moments in a young child's life to enlist the help of a professional newborn and family photographer? Especially when there are so many fantastic ones...

Family Photo Albums and Why They Are Important

Why Family Photo Albums Are Important In my humble opinion as a professional family photographer, the importance of family photo albums can't be overstated. I say this from my own family experience. When my paternal grandmother...

5 of My Favorite Spring Shoot Locations in DC

Family photography takes on many faces, and many locations. One of the things I get asked frequently is: Where are your favorite DC photo spots? While there are many spectacular settings in and around the Washington DC area,...

Choose the Right Family Photographer in 5 Steps

Finding a quality photographer for your family photos can feel like a long, confusing, search in the dark. You’ll have to wade through dozens of websites and photo portfolios. Sometimes, it's a struggle to...

Tips to Get Kids to Cooperate for Photos

It’s safe to say getting kids to cooperate for photos is a challenge. This is true for professional photo shoots, or if you’re taking the photo yourself for your family. In fact, I’d wager it’s actually harder when you’re trying...

Check It Out: Julie Kubal Photography Featured on Redfin Blog!

We were mentioned as a local Washington, DC expert on the Redfin blog! Check out the article we were featured in: The Ultimate Washington, DC Bucket List: 25 Things to Cross off Your List The article also includes...

Showcase the Love: 10 Reasons for Displaying Family Photography In Your Home

We all know that family is the most important thing in life, and what better way to celebrate them than to showcase their most precious moments with a display of family photos. Showing off family photos is a great way to keep...

Step Into the Light: Photography Lighting Rules & Tips

Today I want to discuss some of my favorite photography lighting rules and tips. I'll explain some key rules that will help you think about how light works. Then I'll share some tips based on those rules that you can use to...

Answers to Client Questions: Why can’t I see every image from my photo shoot?

As you are shopping around for a family photographer, you may encounter photographers who only show clients a selection of images from the photo shoot. I recently wrote a blog post inspired by an email reply I sent to a...

Madeline Turns 1! I Child Photo Shoot

Over One, Kids, Photo Shoots

Little Madeline turned one year old back in August (you may have even seen my post wishing her a happy birthday). Her parents, Angie and Greg,...

Abby’s Early Days I Washington DC Newborn Photographer

Newborn, Photo Shoots

As a Washington DC newborn photographer, I’m never quite sure where my next photo shoot will take me. With my latest newborn photo session, the...

Flattering Poses for Family Portraits

Tips

Notice something different??It’s true. This is not my usual blog post, because I’m hoping to provide new kinds of useful content and this...

Grace Tindale I Newborn Photography Washington D.C.

Under One, Newborn, Photo Shoots

Now that school is back in session and Sasha, my 6-year-old son, is back in the classroom I have some time to catch up on the photo sessions that...

5 Clothing Tips for Your Next Family Photo Session

Tips, Family

My clients often ask me for advice about what to wear for family photos. That's why all of my services include a planning meeting during which I go...

Family Portraits in Georgetown

Over One, Toddlers, Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

Sumona and I first met when she signed up for my Snap Happy Class several months ago. During the one-day workshop together, we reviewed some...

Happy Birthday Liam!

Kids, Musings

I first met this little guy and his mama almost 6 years ago at the Breastfeeding Center when we were both new moms. The family ended up being one of...

New Baby Sister Eleanore

Newborn, Photo Shoots, Family

This was the third newborn photo session I've done with the Price Family. I met them before their fist child, Vivienne, was born and have continued...

Rajan’s turn!

Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

I first photographed this Washington DC family a few years ago when their first child Sowmya was just about 1 year old and saw them last when mom...

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Julie is simply an amazing photographer. Not only are her photos works of art, she’s great at capturing her small subjects’ personalities. A mother herself, Julie also is very patient in working with babies and children and their schedules. If you want gorgeous pictures, hire Julie.

Melissa W., Washington, DC

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